SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR DCPAS Job in Alexandria, VA

Vacancy No. DHRADCPAS-25-12662327-SL Department Defense Human Resources Activity
Salary $150,160.00 to $225,700.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/17/2025 Close Date 2/5/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Alexandria, VA


Summary

This position is located at the Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS), a component of the Defense Human Resource Activity (DHRA), a Field Activity of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD). DCPAS is the Department of Defense enterprise leader for developing and delivering civilian personnel policies and human resources solutions that strengthen mission readiness. Come work for an amazing organization that's leading the way with shaping the future of HR!

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Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to all qualified candidates.

Duties

The Senior Technical Advisor, DCPAS provides strategic advice on developing civilian HR policies and programs and cutting-edge, enterprise-wide strategic initiatives impacting the entire spectrum of the HR lifecycle functions and systems. This incumbent aims to match requirements and capabilities for technology solutions to support business goals, respond to regulatory changes, optimize workforce management, and align with HR functions.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

Areas of responsibility include, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

  • Serves as principal advisor to the DCPAS Director for all matters related to human resources information technology (HRIT).
  • Serves as a member of the DCPAS executive management team.
  • Works with other executives and senior managers to plan and coordinate DCPAS activities to ensure effective and efficient use of resources and the delivery of HRIT.
  • Sets the strategic direction for the five DCPAS Lines of Business (LOB) and Special Offices and serves as a key contributor to strategic organizational and audit planning and other initiatives.
  • Ensures that appropriate functions and responsibilities are developed and executed for each LOB in accordance with regulatory standards and guidelines established for DoD HR.
  • Ensures that appropriate functions and responsibilities are developed and executed for each Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management.
  • Stays informed about changes in labor laws, data privacy regulations, risk management and data governance and HR compliance requirements to ensure all HR technology solutions meet legal standards.
  • Uses discernment to guide, plan, participate in, or execute special projects.
  • Provides advice and technical assistance for assigned areas, to include evaluating the adequacy of controls as they relate to each HR function.
  • Manages and prioritizes multiple assignments including all systems development and projects.
  • Collaborates with Executives, Directors, and Managers DoD-wide on areas of strategic oversight, to include HR systems development, data analysis, dashboard development and management, and other data management opportunities.
  • Helps establish and subsequently reviews and monitors ongoing performance metrics for DCPAS directorates and works towards meeting or exceeding all metrics timely.
  • Presents audit findings or other relevant information to internal and external Senior Executives and stakeholders on the effectiveness and adequacy of risk management, governance, and internal control procedures.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain Special Sensitive/Top Secret SCI clearance
  • Designated and/or random drug testing is required
  • Supplemental narrative addressing each Technical Qualification (TQ) - 2 pages each maximum
  • Financial Disclosure: Senior Leaders are required to comply with the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521, which requires the submission of a financial disclosure statement (OGE-278), upon assuming an SL position
  • Selection is required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment," (OF 306), prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background check.
  • Overtime: None
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
  • Telework: The position adheres to our agency's telework policy, which currently requires senior leader positions in-office presence of at least two (2) days per pay period in Alexandria, VA (management's discretion).
  • Remote work is not available for this role (non-negotiable
  • You may be required to complete a one -year competitive service probationary period

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: You must meet ALL the minimum qualifications listed below.
  • Knowledge of Government civilian HRIT Systems, policies, and programs
  • Demonstrated experience in planning, performing, and overseeing complex programs, systems development, evaluations, or assessments
  • Ability to think creatively and outside-the-box when addressing both strategic opportunities and challenges facing an organization
Desirable Qualifications:
  • At least ten (10) years of professional HR auditing, evaluation, assessment, or equivalent experience
  • Prior experience with execution or oversight of civilian HRIT, other agency-wide information technology or cybersecurity operations within Government or industry.
  • Advanced degree in a related field of study, such as business, HR, law, accounting, or information technology.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ): All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. Please Note: You MUST address the Mandatory Technical Requirements as a separate document, not to exceed 2 pages per requirement (no more than 8 pages total).
  • Knowledge of the Office of Legislative Affairs and the Unified Legislative and Budgeting (ULB) process sufficient to develop, draft, and defend proposals.
  • Mastery knowledge of broad HR concepts and factual issues to generate and analyze projects and programs which depart from previous practices, and which require the initiation of HR innovations, concepts, and principles.
  • Mastery of knowledge in governing HRIT systems, statutes, broad HR principles and practices sufficient to serve as a senior advisor to the Director, DCPAS, who is responsible for enterprise-wide HR programs.
  • Exhibits expert interpersonal and communications skills, including written and verbal communications of a complex and high-level nature, formal public speaking and presentation, negotiation and persuasion of individuals with competing or conflicting interests and potentially hostile motivation, sensitivity to many divergent viewpoints, multi-cultural and political awareness and appreciation.
You will not be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all the requirements; or receive a zero (0) rating on any of the qualifications. Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this position.

Additional information

REEMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf

Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for DHRA/DCPAS.

  • We offer Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Care Insurances and Flexible Spending options as well. For information, please visit https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/Federal-Employees/.
  • Retirement and Thrift Savings. For more information about these programs see opm.gov/retirement-center and tsp.gov.
  • Flexible Work Schedules. DHRA offers a range of family-friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs.
  • Leave and Holidays. In addition to 11 paid holidays each year, you will earn 13 days of paid sick leave and 26 paid vacation days each year.
This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please send an email to DEApplicantInquiries@dla.mil. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  • The Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting application documentation to ensure that you meet the eligibility required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to attach all required documentation; if your application materials indicate that you are not minimally qualified for this position; receive a zero (0) rating on any Mandatory Technical Qualification; or if you fail to qualify on the interview.
  • Applicants for this position may be interviewed one or more times as part of the hiring process. During interviews, applicants may not use any AI tool or virtual assistant (such as ChatGPT) to help them answer questions, except for accessibility tools used as part of a reasonable accommodation. Applicants who fail to follow these rules will be disqualified from the hiring process.
  • Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration. Top-rated applicants may be required to participate in an interview. Your rating may be further adjusted or rated as ineligible by the review official or the selecting official based on your interview performance. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision.
  • Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date will be considered.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume: Your resume listing your name, contact information, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be referred for consideration.

2. Technical Qualifications: Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each technical qualification. Your narrative should be no more than 2 pages per technical qualification. Narratives over the page limit will not be accepted.

3. Transcripts from an accredited college or university, if applicable. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable and should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, GPA, date and type of Bachelor's Degree issued. Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Attach document verifying that it has been deemed equivalent. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. (Required: Upload and save as "Transcript" document.)

4. Standard Form (SF) 50: If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit your last or most recent SF-50 showing grade and tenure. Current and former career SES or equivalent members must provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility.

5. Upload Supporting Documents which may include: Certificates or Licenses, if applicable. Upload and save as "Other" document.

DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the limit for the MTQs).

How to Apply

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. Your application must include your written statements addressing all five of the Executive Core Qualifications and each of the Technical Qualification statements. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

Applications mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.

Once your application is received, we will conduct a review of your application package to ensure all required documents have been received. All applications that have all required documents will be forwarded to management for panel review and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.

Agency contact information

DE Applicant Inquires
Address
Defense Human Resources Activity
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350-110
US
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Next steps

Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.

A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.


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